Tuesday

divination 365 Tao

You may be contemplating a very bold move in your life. It might be taking a chance on love. It might be deciding to move across the world to begin a new career. It might be combining things that have never been put together before to make a new invention. What you're contemplating is so surprising to you that you wonder whether or not to do it.

Traditionally, people turned to divination. But how can any system of divination really help you? Whether it is turtle shells, yarrow stalks, crystal balls, psychics, or spirit possession, are the forces "out there" really going to provide any true reassurance? Depending on divination means giving up control over your life. It's also avoiding responsibility--you are able to say it wasn't your fault if things don't work out.

Imaginative action is very important in life. Without it, we are less than human. For imagination to come into being, we need decisiveness and control. Unless we have these two factors, we cannot manifest the concentration to bring something new into being. We should not surrender our right to decide the course of our lives to vague propitiations of the unknown. We should explore every new possibility that appeals to us and, with wise action, build the force of our characters.

ghost of mountain GHOST OF MOUNTAIN (this is the artist's title of the work)

see FU BAO SHI for a complete biography of this artist and his workhttp://www.chinafinearts.com/ **Ming-Dao and I differ when the subject of divination is shared. I strongly feel that the I Ching is a way to reach the subconscious uncertainty and allow us a new perspective on our quest. We do not have to follow it. We cannot use its answers as scapegoat. But the lessons shared in our own guidance through this book of wisdom can be learned in all situations and assist in guidance of all actions. Unless we become totally dependent on its "answers" or direction, the inner visions given by the I Ching can always provide wisdom for the changing course in our lives. What do YOU think? ( '?

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